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AY51 BHE

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,821 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,140 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,278 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,794 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,170 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AY51 BHE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 BHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 BHE registered?

AY51 BHE is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AY51 BHE safe to buy?

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